Ilex latifolia
Native to Japan and China, Lusterleaf Holly was first brought to the US in about 1840. It is slow growing, 6" - 8'' per year. It can be planted near a house.
Prefers a Well-drained, Acidic soil. Requires both sexes to produce its berries, of which large clusters are born by female plants.
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub or Small Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Height |
30' - 50' |
| Spread |
15' - 20' |
| Shape |
Pyramidal |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Glossy Dark-Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Glossy Dark-Green |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Yellow |
| Berries |
Red |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun & Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 - 9 |
